Dr. Wade S. Runge

Doctor of Ministry, Christian Leadership // Southeastern Theological Seminary

Master of Divinity and M.A.T. // Liberty University

Wade Runge serves as senior pastor of M3 Church (Mountain Movers Ministry) in Richmond, Virginia. He has a passion for reaching the lost, and helping others discover their purpose. Under his leadership, M3 Church has experienced tremendous growth while simultaneously reaching numerous needs in their community.

He is a graduate of Southeastern Theological Seminary, with an earned Doctor of Ministry with a focus in Christian Leadership. In addition, an earned Master of Divinity and M.A.T. from Liberty University. In addition, much of his leadership and core values have been shaped by being a “graduate” of the United States Marine Corps, while serving on active duty for more than 20 years. He retired from the Corps, to now serve in the Lord’s Army.

Pastor Runge has been preaching the Gospel for more than 31 years; and has been serving in pastoral ministry for more than 2 decades. He is passionate about serving his community. In addition to serving as the Senior Pastor of M3 Church, he has started a Recovery Organization, M3 Bridge Recovery, to help veterans who have fallen on hard times to help them get back up. The organization has 4 recovery houses that is a vision of Pastor Runge to give back to those who have given so much. Pastor Runge joined the River City faculty in 2024.

Pastor Runge is the author of “Good Shepherds Smell Like Sheep” and is a leader and mentor to countless pastors around the country. But, the greatest source of joy for Wade, is his family. He is blessed to be married to his best friend, Sherrie for more than 31 years, and they have three daughters: Monique, Gabby, and Alannah, and one son, Antonio.